while traveling at 55mph and just exiting a corner my front brake without any warning and instantly locked up sending me and my bike to the highway in A Skid. there is a known problem with using aftermarket levers after the recalled master cylinder has been changed.this problem poses a serious risk to many if not addressed and remedied. there was a police report that does not reflect what actually happened at all. I did over the winter service my bike adding new levers. related info can be obtained online.
The worst 2007 Suzuki GSX-R1000 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration11
- Body4
- Brakes3
- Transmission3
- Fuel system2
Problems by type
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- Acceleration11
- Body4
- Brakes3
- Transmission3
- Fuel system2
- Electrical1
- Engine1
Recalls 2
Service brakes
- What is wrong
- Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2004-2013 GSX-R600 and GSX-R750, and model year 2005-2013 GSX-R1000 motorcycles. In combination with older brake fluid, corrosion of the brake piston inside of the front brake master cylinder generates gas that may result in a reduction of fluid pressure transmission to the front brake.
- Risk
- As a result, front braking power may be reduced increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2013. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1‑800‑572‑1490. Suzuki's campaign numbers for this recall are: 2A (31, 32, 33, 34, 35, and 36).
Recall number 13V449000 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- On certain motorcycles, each time the ignition switch is turned off, the engine control module (ECM) pre-sets the position of the idle speed control (isc) valve for subsequent engine starting by opening the valve completely and then closing it to a start-up position.
- Risk
- Due to improper shape of the internal mechanism that moves the isc valve, the valve may remain in the open position instead of moving to the correct start-up position. This can result in no-load engine idle speeds as high as 5000 RPM the next time the engine is started. If the rider chooses to operate the motorcycle in this condition, the rider may have difficulty operating the motorcycle, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the isc valve with an improved part, and will also replace the ECM. The recall began on august 22, 2007. Owners may contact suzuki at 1‑714‑572‑1490.
Recall number 07V362000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2007 Suzuki GSX-R1000 3
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 2007 Suzuki GSX-R1000 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Suzuki will not perform the recall on my brake for the master cylinder. The bike has no front brakes and they will not send me the new parts to do the repair. They are telling I must pay to get it towed to a dealer 2 hrs from my house to get it repaired. If they won't pay for the tow then they need to send me the part so I can complete the repair myself.
Front brakes are not stopping the bike instead it becomes jumpy from the triple tree. It happens when ever coming from a stop of 10 MPH
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 suzuki gsx-r 1000. The contact stated that during winter and fall months the clutch became inoperable. The dealer made three attempts to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was notified, but offered no assistance. The motorcycle was not repaired. The current mileage was 12,524. The failure mileage was 1200.
For safety recall campaign #2098 from suzuki motorcycle model 2007 gsx-r1000. Idle speed control valve replacement kit includes: isc valve set and electronic control module. The ECM has two wiring harnesses that plug into it, and if the dealer doesn't use dielectric grease when they replace the ECM, corrosion can occur, causing pins to break off, and engine unexpectedly shut off in operation.
I have a 2007 suzuki gsx-r 1000 sportsbike and the frame broke in half at the welds. It is a very clean break at the welds. I have searched online and found many other complaints of the same issue for the same bike. Suzuki does have a recall on the 05/06 gsxr 1000 fro the same problem.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 suzuki gsx-r1000. While making a right turn at approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle collapsed to the ground. The contact restarted the vehicle and noticed that the frame was fractured. The vehicle was not weighed down at the time of the failure. His vehicle model year was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 09v022000 (structure: frame and members:under body shields). He called the manufacturer, but has not received a response. The failure and current mileages were 8,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 suzuki gsx-r1000 k7. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The contact lost control and the motorcycle flipped over. The contact was thrown from the vehicle. He was in intensive care for over ten days and is now in a rehabilitation program at the hospital. The contact suffered traumatic head injury, a fractured collarbone, and possibly a broken bone, in addition to significant cuts and bruises. The motorcycle was destroyed. The cause of the failure was unknown. A week after the incident, the contact received a recall notice pertaining to the same failure. The consumers father researched the defects and found other failures similar to what he experienced. The dealer stated that the recall should not have caused such a dangerous outcome to the motorcycle. Recall number 07v362000 the current and failure mileages were less than 10. Updated 07/31/08.*lj the consumers father sent in documentation regarding his son's accident. Updated 08/05/08.
2007 suzuki gsx-r1000, cracked (completely through) sub-frame at the point which supports the passenger. 1st time I noticed when my wife complained she felt like the seat was loose. The dealer in mannheim germany replaced the part under warranty in march 2008. 3 weeks afterward, the replacement part cracked in the exact same location, identical in size and shape to the crack in the original sub-frame. Dealer in germany would not make a second claim and explained that the exhaust system caused the crack by producing a frequency that cracks the aluminum. I called suzuki manufacturer in the us and they would not support replacing the part unless I could send the bike back to the us for servicing within the warranty period, which had just ended. Consequences: motorcycle is unsafe to operate while the sub-frame is cracked. I can not hold any passenger on the passenger seat due to unsafe frame crack. I maintain the original and replacement parts. Pictures available upon request.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 suzuki gsx-r-1000-k7. While riding the vehicle around a curve and attempting to downshift, the vehicle would not decelerate. The vehicle slid out from beneath the contact, causing him to go airborne and strike a cedar tree. The contact sustained a broken hip, broken femur, pelvic damage, and nerve damage to his left foot. He believes the vehicle can be repaired. Through online research, the contact's mother discovered that the vehicle was connected to the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v362000 (vehicle speed control). The contact called the dealer and was initially informed that there were no recalls. When he provided the dealer with the recall information, he was advised to bring the vehicle in for repair. A police report was filed. The contact has pictures. The speed, VIN, and mileage information were unknown.
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Questions about the 2007 Suzuki GSX-R1000
Is the 2007 Suzuki GSX-R1000 reliable?
Owners have filed 24 complaints about the 2007 Suzuki GSX-R1000, 12.0 times a typical GSX-R1000 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Suzuki GSX-R1000?
Acceleration and speed control, with 11 complaints, typically around 1,032 miles. Next is body (4).
How many recalls does the 2007 Suzuki GSX-R1000 have?
2 recalls, covering service brakes and vehicle speed control.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Suzuki GSX-R1000 acceleration?
Yes, 1 recall: 07V362000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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